During the holiday season, many patients reconnect with friends and family at activities and events held in the months of November, December, and January. Many patients visit with Dr. Steven Holbrook at Comprehensive Dental Care in Albuquerque, NM to ask about the solutions available to them for improving and enhancing the smile. One way in […]
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When patients think of enhancing their smile, their first thought is to address imperfections of the teeth. But what if the teeth aren’t the issue? Some patients have imperfections that impact the gums and may want to seek a solution with an experienced dentist. Common concerns include a smile that is “gummy,” causing the gums
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At Comprehensive Dental Care, Dr. Steven E. Holbrook and his team can help patients transform their smile into a striking, attractive asset. When patients are considering cosmetic restoration of their smile, they are often introduced to an effective, affordable, and easy solution for imperfections on the front of the teeth called porcelain veneers. What is
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October has arrived, and for parents, this is the time of year where children are focused on fun costumes and trick-or-treating for sweets. As much as our team of professionals love trick-or-treating, we also know that this increased consumption of candies and snacks can put children (and even indulging adults!) at risk for tooth decay.
Are you experiencing pain in your mouth? Does this pain radiate from a tooth in your smile? If so, you may be curious about the need for dental care. Aching, sore, and painful teeth are often an indication of problems such as tooth decay or infection. Find out what factors can lead to tooth pain
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Having a strong body is good and all, but here at our office, we encourage all of our patients to get stronger teeth. One way to get a stronger, healthier smile is to ensure that your tooth’s enamel is in good shape. Let’s go over a few things that you may be doing every day
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Cavities are one of the most common oral problems that patients run into. Caused by bacteria and germs that sit on the tooth for too long, cavities cause holes in the tooth, which can lead to a variety of problems like an infection or pain. Often, a cavity is mistaken for an abscessed tooth when
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All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately, that’s true when it comes to your dental fillings. Although your filling may have saved your tooth during a cavity, the average composite filling only lasts 10 to 15 years, but sometimes it can last a lot longer. If you have had a filling for
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Sedation dentistry is a newer form of dentistry that is designed to help patients feel calmer and comfortable while in the dentist chair. If you have a hard time getting yourself to the dentist because you’re so anxious about the what-ifs of your cleaning or procedure, then one form or another of sedation dentistry may
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The most basic thing that you can do to take care of your teeth is to brush them at least twice a day. But, because brushing your teeth is so basic, it may not be something that you necessarily put a lot of thought into— especially when it comes to your actual toothbrush. So, how
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